Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

A fisherman's walk: three steps and overboard.

The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.

I do not hate the man, but his vices.

She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.

A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.

If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.